College Certificate – Personal Support Worker (H932)

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program at St. Clair College prepares students to deliver safe, client-centered care across all stages of life, supporting individuals with physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, mental health challenges, and age-related needs:

• Core Competencies: Focuses on health assessment, personal hygiene care, meal assistance, mobility and safe lifting techniques, infection control, and therapeutic communication.

• Specialized Care Training: Teaches strategies for assisting clients with dementia, cognitive decline, and complex health challenges while recognizing diverse family values and ethical practices.

• Simulation Labs: Features practical, hands-on learning in modern simulation labs and community apartment mock environments to build confidence before entering practice.

• Clinical Work Placements: Includes mandatory field placements across long-term care homes, community care agencies, and hospital facilities.

• Mandatory Placement Immunizations: Clinical placement partners require full COVID-19 vaccination. Students unable to satisfy facility immunization policies will be unable to complete the mandatory placement requirements.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.